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Černovar ležák tmavý

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A classic Czech dark lager with a rich taste built on a special combination of four malts, which give the beer fullness and a distinctive caramel taste and aroma. The bitterness is pleasant, and the rich, stable head completes the picture. Like all Černovar recipes, it was built as an export lager for tastes well beyond the Czech Republic.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
caramelmaltyclean
caramel
malty
clean
roasted
Aroma
The nose leads with caramel and toasted malt, softened by subtle dark fruit notes from the fermentation.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Černovar ležák tmavý

◎ Appearance

Deep brown color with reddish undertones, rendered opaque by the density of malt and yeast contribution. A rich, tan head forms on the pour and persists with good adhesion to the glass. Carbonation is moderate and even, supporting a stable collar throughout the drinking experience.

deep brownpersistent headopaquemoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with caramel and toasted malt, softened by subtle dark fruit notes from the fermentation. A gentle herbal hop presence sits in the background, neither assertive nor absent, while a light cocoa dryness rounds the profile. The overall impression is warm and approachable, without sharp or aggressive character.

caramel malttoasted grainlight cocoaherbal hop

◐ Taste

The palate enters with full malt body and pronounced caramel sweetness that develops across the mid-palate into darker, roasted notes reminiscent of bread crust and mild chocolate. Bitterness arrives with restraint—clean and balanced rather than commanding—while the malt structure remains the dominant voice. The finish is smooth and dry, with no harsh edges or astringency.

caramelfull-bodiedroasted maltclean bitterness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is dry and malty, with caramel notes fading gradually into a subtle cocoa dryness. The beer leaves the palate clean without residual sweetness or lingering harshness.

dry finishmalty fade
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
79
Finish
78
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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